LOU MITCHELL'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 20 small flies were found in the dining room and utility area, 10 live german cockroaches were found under and around a non-functioning floor drain between the hot water heaters and over a dozen drain flies were found in and around the basement ejector pit area at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. Seal openings and gaps in the walls around the hot water heaters, fill in gaps suport beaqms in said area and clean and maintain ejector pit area clean and dry to reduce insect breeding.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE MIDDLE HOT LINE AND SOUTH WAIT STATION COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AREAS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, MEAT SLICER CATCH PAN AND DISH TABLE HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND JUICER. RESEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE INOPERATIVE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR CAPPED AND THE DRIPPING CUT OFF PIPES EAST OF THE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NEED TO BE RUN TO A DRAIN, CAPPED OR REMOVED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE INOPERATIVE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR CAPPED AND THE DRIPPING CUT OFF PIPES EAST OF THE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NEED TO BE RUN TO A DRAIN, CAPPED OR REMOVED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.